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The Bosnian parliament in Sarajevo. "Until today, the primary task for the local political elites has been to maintain the status quo," says an anti-corruptio activist (Photo: Jennifer Boyer)

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Bosnia: Dangerous referendum ignores real problems

War rhetoric and threats of break-up are the most powerful campaign tool for politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) before local elections scheduled for 2 October.

Local issues, like the fact that citizens of Sarajevo do not have 24-hour supply of water, have been eclipsed by a referendum organised in the Bosnian Serb entity Republika Srpska (RS) that has reignited ethnic and political divisions.


On 25 September, Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik is seeking public suppo...

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The Bosnian parliament in Sarajevo. "Until today, the primary task for the local political elites has been to maintain the status quo," says an anti-corruptio activist (Photo: Jennifer Boyer)

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